Species Tarocystis megaspira Stanisic, 2010
Amber Dome Glass-snail
- Tarocystis megaspira Stanisic, J. in Stanisic, J., Shea, M., Potter, D. & Griffiths, O. 2010. Australian Land Snails. A field guide to eastern Australian species. Mauritius : Bioculture Press Vol. 1 595 pp. [286, 561] [etymology: referring to the elevated spire].
Type data:
Holotype QM MO21593, Olsens Caves, ME Qld [23°10'S, 150°29'E].
Paratype(s) QM MO11641; QM MO62579; QM MO62580; QM MO62581; QM MO62583; AM SC425339.
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
The Caves, N of Rockhampton, SE Qld to Collinsville, Bowen and the Whitsunday region, ME Qld to Carnarvon NP and Roma, inland SE Qld
IBRA
Qld: Brigalow Belt North (BBN), Brigalow Belt South (BBS), Central Mackay Coast (CMC)
Ecological Descriptors
Dry vine thickets, under litter, under logs.
Common Name References
Stanisic, J., Shea, M., Potter, D. & Griffiths, O. 2010. Australian Land Snails. A field guide to eastern Australian species. Mauritius : Bioculture Press Vol. 1 595 pp. [286] (Amber Dome Glass-snail)
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HELICARIONIDAE | 04-Apr-2012 | ADDED | Dr John Stanisic (BAAM) |